True stories
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True stories
Paperback. After settling in Italy in 2000, the author discovered that the olive grove in front of his home had been the scene of one of the most infamous double-murders in Italian history, committed by a serial killer who had never been found and was known only as the Monster of Florence. This book tells the story of murder, suspicion and ruined lives. Num Pages: 448 pages, 1 x 8 mono. BIC Classification: 1DST; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753517048
- ISBN
- 9780753517048
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.23
€ 21.99
€ 16.23
Paperback. Details the secrets of one of history's greatest criminal conspiracies, and of how world-champion boxer Freddie Mills really died. This title tells the tale that moves from London to New York and Las Vegas, down to Miami, into Havana, then on to the Bahamas and back to an unexpected denouement in London. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: BTC; JKVM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 136 x 216 x 23. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Mainstream
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845967796
- ISBN
- 9781845967796
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.99
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Paperback. These fourteen tales of true murder from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, compiled by renowned local author Douglas Wynn, will fascinate anyone wanting to know more about Boston's dark history. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752455440
- ISBN
- 9780752455440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
€ 19.99
€ 18.17
Paperback. The historic city of Lincoln has a history going back to the Romans and a catalogue of crimes to match it. Combining research with photography, this title provides a feast of crime to haunt the imagination of any reader interested in criminal and local history. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752459219
- ISBN
- 9780752459219
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. Illustrated with more than fifty photographs and drawing upon a variety of sources including court records and newspaper reports, this collection of true-crime stories provides an introduction to the darker side of Kingston-upon-Hull's past. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; HBT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 7. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752446622
- ISBN
- 9780752446622
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
€ 19.99
€ 18.18
Paperback. Despite its peaceful, rural reputation, Lincolnshire has seen appalling crimes to rival any deprived inner-city. This book takes the reader through each case, uncovering shocking stories of drunken brawls and poisonings, and plots fuelled by revenge and jealousy. It features genuine historical documents, old photographs and contemporary images. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752448640
- ISBN
- 9780752448640
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
€ 19.99
€ 18.17
Paperback. Tells the shocking stories of infanticide, drunken brawls in town, the jealous, alcohol-fuelled raging of one betrayed husband, as well as the only instance in the Grimsby town's recorded history when a cooking implement has been used as a lethal weapon. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 07th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752442952
- ISBN
- 9780752442952
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.17
€ 19.99
€ 18.17
Paperback. With exciting and dramatic tales featuring the worst of Lincolnshire's villains, this book is sure to inform and fascinate everyone interested in Lincolnshire's criminal past. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 125 x 11. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752466118
- ISBN
- 9780752466118
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.18
€ 17.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, 50 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 7. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750955997
- ISBN
- 9780750955997
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.18
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€ 18.18
Paperback. Rarely is a crime committed without there being some evidence in the form of language. This title features a series of chapters where gripping cases are described - involving murder, sexual assault, hate mail, suspicious death, code deciphering, arson and even genocide. It details how forensic linguistics helps the law beat the criminals. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 15. Weight in Grams: 286. Solving Crime Through Forensic Linguistics. 208 pages. Rarely is a crime committed without there being some evidence in the form of language. This title features a series of chapters where gripping cases are described - involving murder, sexual assault, hate mail, suspicious death, code deciphering, arson and even genocide. It details how forensic linguistics helps the law beat the criminals. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BTC. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 15. Weight: 230.
- Publisher
- Continuum Publishing Corporation
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441193520
- ISBN
- 9781441193520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.00€ 18.90
€ 22.00
€ 18.90
Paperback. Dr Rosemary Leonard shares her incredible stories from a 25-year career as a GP Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BT; VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 22. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755362066
- ISBN
- 9780755362066
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.60
€ 14.99
€ 11.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: BT; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 128 x 18. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- New World Library
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608683048
- ISBN
- 9781608683048
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.06
€ 16.06
Paperback. A gripping and heartrending recollection of the harrowing brink-of-death experience that propelled survivor Roberto Canessa to become one of the world's leading paediatric cardiologists. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 pages (black and white). BIC Classification: 1KLSX; 3JJPL; BM; BTP; WGM; WSBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 25. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472124173
- ISBN
- 9781472124173
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.61
€ 14.99
€ 11.61
Paperback. 'Gripping - A highly intense and enjoyable read.' Rolling Stone Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1MBF; BTC; URH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 143 x 37. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857862594
- ISBN
- 9780857862594
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.20
€ 19.99
€ 14.20
Paperback. Tales of Hardship, Love and Happiness in Tate & Lyle's East End Factories Num Pages: 352 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJH; 3JJPG; BT; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 27. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007448470
- ISBN
- 9780007448470
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.43
€ 13.99
€ 10.43
Paperback. Between 1963 and 1965 the Moors Murderers - Ian Brady and Myra Hindley - kidnapped and murdered five children before they were caught and sentenced to life in prison. The case shook the nation. This title offers new evidence about the Moors murderers' system for hiding their victims' bodies. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JJPK; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 28. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857502124
- ISBN
- 9780857502124
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.13
€ 17.99
€ 13.13
Paperback. Since the 1970s people have been murdering their neighbours in Northern Ireland. This book is the true account of the small-town violence and terror which lies behind the headlines. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; BT; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 131 x 26. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Granta Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781862070479
- ISBN
- 9781862070479
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.26
€ 14.99
€ 11.26
Paperback. Irish Travellers have never enjoyed a higher profile, at home and abroad, for good reasons and bad. This book delves into the heart of Traveller life, focusing on three aspects that have coloured perceptions of Travellers among the wider community: family feuds, bare-knuckle fights and trading. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BTC; JFSL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848271692
- ISBN
- 9781848271692
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.60
€ 14.99
€ 11.60
Paperback. When I was sixteen I became an Islamic fundamentalist. Five years later, after much emotional turmoil, I rejected fundamentalist teachings and returned to normal life and my family. This book tells the story of British Islamic fundamentalism, told by a former radical. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BT; JFSR2; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 19. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141030432
- ISBN
- 9780141030432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.82
€ 13.99
€ 10.82
Paperback. Ed Macy is an elite pilot, one of the few men qualified to fly Apache helicopters, the world's deadliest fighting machines. This is his account of a fearless mission behind enemy lines in Afghanistan. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMC; BTM; HBWS4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 31. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007288175
- ISBN
- 9780007288175
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.64
€ 17.99
€ 12.64
Paperback. Extreme adventurer Ed Stafford isn't sure, but he's about to find out as he pushes himself to the limit in this gripping and inspirational test of human survival. For sixty days, with only his explorer's instinct and a video camera to record his experiences, Ed faces the ultimate feat of physical and mental endurance. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1MKL; BTP; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 127 x 21. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753555057
- ISBN
- 9780753555057
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.64
€ 19.99
€ 14.64
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
- Publisher
- Bonnier Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781911274360
- ISBN
- 9781911274360
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.36
€ 20.99
€ 20.36
Paperback. An insider story of Edward Conlon's career in the New York Police Department. It tells of his first days as a rookie, walking a beat in the south Bronx through his time in narcotics and his ascent to gold shield detective. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; BM; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 126 x 33. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091940324
- ISBN
- 9780091940324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 18.49
€ 26.99
€ 18.49
Paperback. A rare and forgotten first hand account of the first day of the Battle of the Somme by a British infantry soldier who went 'over the top' and survived. Num Pages: 96 pages, 70. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJF; BTM; HBWN; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 233 x 9. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445655451
- ISBN
- 9781445655451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.67
€ 27.67